The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1887-09-23
salem Co. sunday scroo Association.

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a profusion Of cut flowers, pot plants, wild
flowers, etc, and on the wall in the rear
was the inscription ''T~wenty-fifth ami
versary, 1SG2-1SS1,". formed in ever
greens.
The exercises were commenced shortly
after nine o'clock with devotional services
conducted by Rev. J.. O. r. Corliss, of Au-
burn, after which Rev. i. II. Durell, pas
tor Of the church, welcomed the association
in an appropriate address, which was
warmly responded to by Rev. A. II. Sem
bower, of Salem, President of he assoeia
ton. The annual address, which was to
have bsen delivered by Rev. John Ewing,
ID. d., was dispensed with as Mr.. Ewing
was unavoidably absent, and a committee
appointed to fill the vacancy reported as a
substitute a conference ON "IIow can We
encourage the study of the lesson by the
scholar?." conducted by Rev. $. W. Clark,
State Secretary, who handled the question
in a way to give much information to his
hearers. The minutes were next read,
and the various committees appointed, fol-
lowed by reports from the township secre-
%taries, all showing a very encouraging
state of the work for the past year through
out the entire county. Tho statistics show
IS schools in the county. eight Of these be-
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reporting to the convention. Fifty-fiye of
the schools are open all the year. In the
60 schools there are 361 officers, 622 teach
ers and 5773 scholars, of which 1871 are
over Is years of age. and an average at
tendance of 40fS. 315 have joined the
church during the year, and the number OF
scholars who are church members is 1865,
and teachers 563. The scholars rave
raised St411. 90 for benevolent purposes
during the year, and 500 IA for State and
county work. An interesting fact con-
nected with the report is that while in
Salem county six per cent. of the scholars
have Joined the church, the report in the
State shows an average of only three
per cent, Or half that in our county. The
morning session then closed with the bene-
diction by Rev. J. G. Crate, and the mem
bers from a distance were taken in charge
of by those of the Woodstown members
who had been delegated to entertain them.
Upon r~eassembiing at 9 O'Clock, Rev. p.
Corson, of Sharptown, conducted the devo-
tional exercises, after which Rev. 5. w.
Clark, in the absence of Rev. w. A. Allen.
of Pennsyille, gave a very excellent and
profitable address on ''Fhe present needs
of the Sunday school, The question,
"Have we sufficient encouragement to con-
tinue the work of the Sunday school ~
was fully and ably discussed by Reys. w.
v. LouderbougII and ID. DeWolf. and
Benz. Patterson, of Salem, Rev. w. Z.
Cornwell. of Woodstown, Rev. g.. II. Tul-
lis, Rev. S. W. Clark and others, the unan-
imous sentiment being to go forward, and
with increasing diligence. The committee
to audit the Treasurer's account reported
all correct. The account showed balance
on band from last year, $16.6S Received
this year. &94.41. Total, S111.09. Paid
ont, $140.S4, leaving a balance of $30.2 3.
The committee on resolutions, Reys. ]. q.
r. Corliss, W. Y. Louderbough and w. E.
Cornwell, reported as follows:
Resolred, That this Association records its
gratitude to the Lord for its continuance dur
ing a quarter OF a century; for the great adj
vance made in sabbath school work, and for
the hopeful and encouraging outlook for the
future.
Resoired. That we express our grateful ap-
probation of the faithful services Of our Cor
responding and Recording Secretaries, JOSEPH
r. Lippincott and NJ. d. Dickinson, during
their long term of office; the former having
served fifteen years, the latter eleven years.
and also our high appreciation of the efficient
services of Durable and willing Secretary, Rev
s. w. Clark.
Resoived, Thai the large attendance present
to-day, and the enthusiasm manifested in the
discussions show increased interest and zeal
in the Sabbath school work, and promise well
for the success of our cause in the future.
ReSolred, That we urge the parents of oui
Sabbath school scholars to cooperate with oui
Sabbath schools in seeking the better prepa
ration of the lessons at home.
WHEREAS, the Young are the hope of the
Church and the Nation:
ResotUed, That this Association urges upon
all the schools of this county the necessity oil
taking u greater interest in teaching the youns
the principles of sabbath observance and the
dangers growing ont of indulgence IN alcohol
ic liquors.
Resolred, That we hereby expires our thank,
to the kind friends who have so cordially re
ceived Us and generously entertained us, and
also our grateful appreciation of the efficient
services of the united choirs who have led II.
in the singing.
The committee to nominate officers, re.
ported as follows, those named being unan-
imously elected:
President, NJ. d. Dickinson, Woodstown.
Vice Presidents-H. NJ. Rumsey, Salem.
T. Weatherby, EIsinboro: Joseph Turner,
Pilesgrove; David Kiger, Warrington:
Walter 5. Springer, q. p. Neck; Samuel
Leroy. l.. p. Neck; ID. p. Dorrell, Al
loway: j. b. Anderson, l.. A. Greek; Lewis
Sylvester, Quinton; |. L. Morgan, L. Pitts
grove; G.. Bostwick, Pittsgrove; George
Waters, Oldmans.
Township Secretaries = Edward Dare,
Salem; Mrs. VIM. b. Carpenter, Elsinboro
William s. Mattson, Pilesgrove; Joseph Ii.
Webber, Warrington; James F. Layton,
[. p. Neck; f. Fowler. l.. p. Neck; w
A. Miller. Alloway; NJ. NJ. billiard, l.. a.
Creek; William +. Perry. Quinton; Samue.
White, Z. Pittsgrove; DIR. ]. l.. Cheesman,
Pittsgrove; Dir. J. b. Ware, Oldmans.
Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer
BENZ. Patterson, Salem.
Recording Secretary-M. II. Stratton,
Esq, Salem.
1t was decided to hold the next conven-
ton in the Trinity VI. +. Church, Penns-
Vile.
The singing during the day was of al
excellent character, furnished by n united
choir from the different churches, under
the direction of Jacob Edwards, of Elmer,
Rev. w. Margerum and Capt. j. ID,
Whitaker, OF Penusgrove, were appointed
to prepare appropriate resolutions express
ing the sense of the association in the death
Of Rev. Gildon Elvin. late pastor of st
Paul's NJ. L. church. P~ennsgrove.
A ehildren's meeting was held IN the
evening, addressed by Rev. +. b. Morris
of Darctown. and Rev. \. Wagg, of Allo
way. The convention was pronounced by
all one of the best ever held in the county.
and from the enthusiasm and interest man.
ifested a forward movement in the Sunday.
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